Project Accountant

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a stable and growing commercial construction team where your work directly impacts project success.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment built on trust, teamwork, and long-term relationships.
• Work closely with leadership and project teams in a highly visible role.
• Receive excellent benefits including unlimited PTO, holidays off, medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) match.
• Gain exposure to the full construction project lifecycle with opportunities for long-term growth and development.
• Be part of a company culture that values accountability, innovation, and mutual respect.

Location: St. Charles, Illinois. This is a hands-on, primarily in-office position where you'll work closely with project teams and leadership. Occasional remote flexibility is available when personal situations arise.

Note: Construction billing experience is required. Candidates with experience in AIA billing, job costing, retainage, and commercial construction accounting will be highly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing construction organization dedicated to delivering exceptional projects through innovation, teamwork, and strong relationships. We believe in creating an environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect while investing in the long-term success of our employees. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage financial activities for multiple commercial construction projects from start to closeout.
• Process subcontractor invoices, vendor payments, and purchase orders.
• Prepare owner billings, pay applications, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor job costs, project budgets, change orders, and committed costs.
• Partner with Project Managers on forecasting and monthly reporting.
• Reconcile project accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain compliance with contracts, insurance requirements, and subcontract documentation.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams regarding billing and payment matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with accounting, operations, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience with direct construction billing experience required.
• Understanding of AIA billing, retainage, change orders, and job costing.
• Commercial construction or general contractor experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We foster a supportive, team-oriented culture where people genuinely enjoy working together. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact, collaborate with experienced professionals, and continue developing your skills in an environment that values humility, quality, and long-term success. We offer unlimited PTO, comprehensive benefits, holidays off, and a company culture built around trust and respect.

JPC-1293

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: must have 2+ yrs of construction accounting / billing exp.

• Nice to haves: Bachelor degree

• Preferred Years as Associate:

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Commercial construction company seeking a Project Accountant to manage billing, job costing, and project financials. Heavy interaction with PMs and operations. Construction billing experience is mandatory.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Project Accountant - RSD Construction - JPC 1293 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Project Accountant

• Location: St. Charles, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-Site

• Experience: 2+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Project Accountant, Construction Accountant, Job Cost Accountant, Cost Accountant, Project Billing Specialist, Construction Billing Specialist, AIA Billing Specialist, General Contractor Accountant, Commercial Construction Accountant, Job Costing Accountant

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Acct w/ const exp, 2+ yrs, St Charles 33K pop